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Brandon man sentenced on sexual battery charge
SUMMARY: A 50-year-old man named Gino Giovanni Giammarco from Brandon, Mississippi, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for sexual battery involving a minor child. He will serve 20 years without the possibility of parole or early release and will then be on supervised probation for five years. Giammarco must also register as a sex offender and have no contact with his victim. The victim had reported being sexually assaulted by Giammarco and he later confessed to committing some of the crimes. Giammarco pled guilty to one count of sexual battery and was sentenced for a sex crime involving a minor.
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SUMMARY: Rain and storms are expected in Columbus, Mississippi, on Wednesday, with a stronger front bringing scattered to numerous showers and storms in the afternoon and evening. Some storms may produce damaging winds over 60 mph and hail. Storms may linger past sunset but will mostly dissipate by midnight. Thursday could see lingering clouds and a rogue shower, limiting highs to around 90°F. Friday looks mainly dry with highs in the lower 90s. Over the weekend, highs will reach the mid-90s with more showers and storms likely on Sunday. Drier and hotter conditions will return early next week.
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SUMMARY: The WCBI weather team, including Meteorologists Ashleigh Bryant, Belle Olive, and Chief Meteorologist Isaac Williams, visited the Center for 4H Youth Development at Mississippi State to educate kids about weather. They covered topics such as weather forecasting, staying composed during storms, and distinguishing between watches and warnings. The event aimed to enhance student understanding of STEM and its real-world applications. For ongoing updates, follow WCBI on Facebook and X. Tags related to this content include Ashleigh Bryant, Belle Olive, Isaac Williams, class lessons, MSU campus, and weather team.
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SUMMARY: The West Point Police Department in Mississippi is installing new cameras to combat rising violence in the Golden Triangle area. Assistant Police Chief Michael Edwards emphasized that these cameras aim to prevent and solve crimes without invading privacy. They help by providing crucial evidence, such as vehicle descriptions and tags, to expedite investigations. Citizens like Terrance Sykes express relief, believing the cameras enhance community safety. Seven cameras have already been deployed in high-crime areas, with plans for more installations. The initiative reflects a broader necessity for improved crime deterrence across the United States.
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